So many brides are inspired by Audrey Hepburn when picking out their wedding dresses. Obviously, she had such a classic style that it's still banging in 2014. We all know the iconic black dress from Breakfast at Tiffany's, but it wasn't until I recently watched Sabrina (1954) that I realized how much her style could inspire bridal fashion, even when she wasn't wearing a wedding gown.
This Givenchy is a simply perfect tea length gown. Imagining it in white, ivory, or blush, isn't hard, and it would be a great fit for a vintage style wedding, without going over the top. Because it's so beautifully simple, it could easily be accessorized any way the bride should chose. I like to picture it with a delicate, beaded belt to add a little bit of glitz.
Most recognizable from Sabrina is likely the embroidered gown she brings home after studying in Paris. A quick search online will show that this gown has already influenced quite a few wedding dress designs. Apart from being stunning, this dress is fabulous because of its unique structure. From the back it looks like a ballgown complete with a train, but from the front it's almost a ankle-length sheath. It has the best of both worlds - the drama and formality of a ballgown, but the ability to show off a pair of knock out shoes. Plus, one could imagine it'd be easier to walk in!
While Audrey and her fashion were amazing throughout Sabrina, the dress that caught my eye the most was actually worn by Elizabeth Taylor (Martha Hyer). Trying to find images online of this one was difficult, and I could barely get a screenshot good enough to show the sweetheart neckline. Though it can only be seen briefly at the first party scene in the film, it's a winner. The fanned neckline, dropped waist, and flowing skirt scream GLAMOUR! And if my eye didn't mistake me, later in the film Elizabeth can be seen wearing a similar, if not the same style, dress in black. Which is so telling, because when she's in white, she's being loved, and in the black is when her fiance is dancing with another woman. Oh the drama!
